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R385 VOA

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,851 mi
Last recorded94,851 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 VOA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2017 94,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

All tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear inner wheel arch (below fuel filler) has corrosion not quite within a prescribed area

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2016 94,508 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 94,508 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 94,401 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 94,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f a pillar is corroded & holed

Pass 6 Nov 2012 93,295 miles

Corrosion To Offside rear Chassis & nearside front Floor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 93,295 miles

Corrosion To Offside rear Chassis & nearside front Floor

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 91,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

poor weld repair to o/s sill

Fail 26 Oct 2011 91,441 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre pressure low

poor weld repair to o/s sill

Pass 21 Sep 2010 89,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front no.plate cracked

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 9 Sep 2010 88,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front no.plate cracked

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 79,056 miles

both front brake flexis perishing

corrison to both inner and outer sills

corrison to offside frontr wing

nearside handbeake neededs adjustment

offside rear tyre perished

spare wheel split

Fail 4 Sep 2009 79,054 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front brake flexis perishing

corrison to both inner and outer sills

corrison to offside frontr wing

nearside handbeake neededs adjustment

offside rear tyre perished

spare wheel split

Pass 15 Sep 2008 71,124 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 71,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 60,360 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 60,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2006 56,476 miles

SLIGHT BLOW TO THE FRONT EXHAUST.

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F WHEEL RIM.

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F PLASTIC BUMPER.

SLIGHT DETERIORATION TO THE FRONT EXHAUST.

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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R385 VOA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 62,348 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R385 VOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R385 VOA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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